CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY Application Workshop October 16, 2013 Presented by Glendie Domingo, AACE Advisor Shannon Paras, JHS Counselor

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Apply Online- New Application To begin the application click on the “Begin Application” button at the bottom of the introduction screen. You must scroll down the screen to view the button.

Screen 1- Enrollment Information Application Information –Term Apply for –Main campus/Off-campus (Depending upon the campus, this question may or may not appear on the application.) –Intended Major –Degree Objective –Credential Objective –Campus Housing (Depending upon the campus, this question may or may not appear on the application.) Entry Status –Graduating HS Senior with or without college credit Previous Application –Last Applied –Last Attended

Entry Status Who has “college credit”? -Have taken and passed a course through Skyline or other Community College(s) with a C or better. -Have passed an AP test with a score of 3 or higher.

Screen 3- Personal Info Applicant Information – Social Security Number Confirm SSN If student doesn't have SSN, leave blank. – California Statewide Student ID (optional) *Can be found on your transcript labeled “State ID” below your name* – Date of Birth – Gender – Ward of the court question – Residence – Place of Birth Military Information Optional Information – Misc. Information (NCAA Sports) – Parents’ Education – Family Income – Family Size

Screen 4- CA Residency Status Residency Status –For preliminary assessment of your residency status for admission and tuition purposes. –The campus may request additional information prior to making a final residence determination.

Screen 6- High School Information Current or Last High School Attended – High School Information – Graduation date is 05/2014 Other High Schools attended Test Information – Entries for SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS and PTE

Screen 6- High School Info (Cont.)

Enter test taken or will be taken Non-native speakers of English

Screen 8- High School Preparation Social Science – 2-Years English – 4-Years Mathematics – 3-Years

Screen 8- High School Preparation (Cont.) Click “Edit” to modify course Click “Delete” to delete a course Click “Add…Course” to enter a course

Screen 8- High School Preparation (Cont.) 1)Click on “Add Course” 2)Left screen appears a)All years will appear b)All potential courses will appear for those years 3)Select courses taken for each academic year. 4) Class does not appear, enter course in “Other Course” section at the end.

Screen 8- High School Preparation (Cont.) Click “Save….” to save your course data.

Screen 9- High School Preparation 2 Laboratory Science – 1-Year Biological Science with laboratory (D1) – 1-Year Physical Science with laboratory (D2) Language Other Than English – 2-Years in same the language Visual/Performing Arts – 1-Year College Preparatory Elective

Screen 9- High School Preparation 2 Links to CSUMentor GPA Calculator Can also be found on your Synergy Course History under “GPA Summary” and “Weighted 10-12”.

Screen 11- Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) EOP is a program for first-generation and low- income students that includes academic advising, tutoring, developmental workshops and study skills courses, and Summer Bridge program.

Screen 12- Application Fee Waiver Application Fee Waiver – Only complete once – Financial Information – Calculation of Fee Waiver – Now available for students who meet requirements of AB540 Next Screen: – Fee Waiver Granted – Fee Waiver Denied

Note: Tentative until final decision made by university, even though ‘Request Status’ is ‘Granted’. Make sure you double check and enter the right income on the previous screen. Those who request to have their income reconsidered go through a lengthy process and most often not granted.

Screen 13- Review your Application

Screen 13- Submit your Application Click to submit your application!

Application Submitted

Things to keep in mind Application Deadline for ALL 23 CSU campuses is November 30. – Minimum Day: Wed Nov 27 – Holidays: Thurs Nov 28 & Fri Nov 29 – Last day to get help is Tuesday November 26 th EOP Application Deadline varies. Check handout. SAT/ACT must be taken by December test date. College & Career Center help is Mon-Thurs until 5PM.

Questions?